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A Coptic ostracon letter from Markos, a monk of the Theban region, to a brother, asking that a book prepared (probably bound or decorated) for the priest Faustus be handed to Faustus's messenger, and that the fair price be written on a small sherd so Markos can settle the account. It also mentions two tremissis coins and arrangements involving brothers Jacob and Psate.
The Greek verb kosmein ('adorn') probably refers to binding or decorating a codex. Several clauses, including the reference to the Fayum and the closing greeting, are uncertain in sense.
Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below. It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.
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